Zanclognatha martha
Barnes, 1928
pine barrens zanclognatha, Martha's zanclognatha, Pine Barrens Fan-foot
Zanclognatha martha is a small litter in the Erebidae, described by William Barnes in 1928. The occurs across the eastern United States, from Ohio to Maine and southward to Texas, with in the Appalachian Mountains and Coastal Plain. It is listed as threatened in Connecticut, where it has one per year. The species is associated with pine barrens and similar where its larval , bear oak (Quercus ilicifolia), occurs.



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Habitat
Pine barrens and associated dry, sandy . The is closely tied to areas where bear oak (Quercus ilicifolia) grows, as this is the known larval .
Distribution
Eastern North America: from Ohio to Maine, south in the Appalachian Mountains to North Carolina, and along the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain to Texas. Specific state records include Connecticut, where it is listed as threatened.
Seasonality
One per year in Connecticut and Missouri; two generations per year in the southern portion of its range.
Diet
feed on decomposing leaves of bear oak (Quercus ilicifolia). diet is not documented.
Host Associations
- Quercus ilicifolia - larval Decomposing leaves
Life Cycle
with documented variation in : in northern parts of range (Connecticut, Missouri), in the south. Specific details of , larval, and pupal stages are not documented beyond larval association.
Ecological Role
Larval stage contributes to leaf litter decomposition through feeding on decaying bear oak leaves.
Human Relevance
Listed as threatened in Connecticut, indicating concern in at least part of its range. No other documented economic or cultural significance.
Similar Taxa
- Other Zanclognatha speciesThe Zanclognatha contains multiple similar-looking litter ; precise identification requires examination of or other subtle morphological features not covered in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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